I'm a Salewa fan for a few years now, their shoes fit me well once I found what my correct size is. I bought these Wildfire shoes to take along on my elk hunt this September in Idaho. I've been training with 40lbs in my Mystery Ranch beartooth pack and they have held up extremely well through training on trails and gravel areas. The footbed seems solid and the grip of the soles is great (michelin) on rock surfaces to trail. I would highly recommend the Salewa product line for similar adventures in the field.